Head of Cyber Security

£900/day | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared | London/Manchester/Bristol (Hybrid) | 3 months

We’re supporting a government department seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security / CISO-level leader for a short paternity cover assignment. You’ll provide senior cyber leadership, risk oversight, and continuity across several key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership at Head of Cyber/CISO level.
• Oversee risk management, PAWS and PAM environments.
• Support security automation/orchestration and dependency management work.
• Assist with the department’s transition.

Essential Requirements

• Active SC clearance
• CCP, ISO 27001, C-Risk qualifications.
• Prior experience as Head of Cyber or CISO.
• Technical understanding of PAWS, PAM, security automation, and risk.

If you’re an established cyber leader who can step in quickly and provide immediate stability, we’d love to hear from you.

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